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Washington, DC - As an apartment building fire sent a cloud of black smoke over D.C. Tuesday afternoon, a small dog was able to make a fast escape.
Lucy, an 11-year-old rat terrier, was inside a home on the 1300 block of 12th Street NW when the building caught fire. A Metropolitan Police Department officer was able to save her after he spotted the dog running from the building with burns.
Officer Douglas Berlin was making sure residents got out of buildings safely when he saw Lucy, who's black-and-white with big black ears, tear down the block.
"As I was coming down the stairs from one of the adjoining units, I saw Lucy take off, running down the street, and it looked like she had burns on her hindquarters, and her paws looked to be pretty bloody, so I gave chase," Berlin said Wednesday afternoon at a news conference.
He and a man with a skateboard dodged in and out of traffic for blocks to try to catch Lucy, said Berlin, who described himself as a dog-lover.
"I thought at one point she was going to get hit because she ran underneath a car," he said. "Fortunately, she came out on the other side of the median and didn't skip a beat."
Finally, the officer was able to catch the 13-pound dog. Berlin and others used water and ice to try to cool her down and rushed her to a nearby veterinarian. There, vets disinfected her paws and gave her painkillers and an IV.
Lucy was discharged from the vet on Wednesday, according to Berlin, who said he had exchanged texts with her owner.
"She's a fighter. She runs like she's 2. She gave me a good run for my money last night," Berlin said, laughing.
Three firefighters were hurt battling the blaze and 12 residents were displaced, including the family that owns Lucy, the head of the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League said. She thanked Berlin for his help and presented him with the Humane Hero Award.
"What Officer Berlin did yesterday was above and beyond the call of duty," CEO Lisa LaFontaine said. "A family that lost everything yesterday will at least have their family complete today because Lucy survived and that would likely have been a different outcome without Officer Berlin."
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As close as they are, John Brantley and Deonte Thompson have never been able to form the same kind of connection on the field that they have off the field.
The five-star quarterback and the five-star wide receiver first met in the south end zone of The Swamp during a recruiting visit in 2007. There was an instant connection, and the two ended up signing with Florida, where they have forged a strong bond over the past four-and-a-half years.
"No doubt, friends forever," the wide receiver said earlier this week.
But as close as they are, John Brantley and Deonte Thompson have never been able to form the same kind of connection on the field that many thought they would when they signed on to become Gators.
At the time, some predicted Brantley-to-Thompson had a chance to become one of the all-time great pass-catching combinations in school history.
Like Reaves-to-Alvarez, Spurrier-to-Casey, Tebow to Harvin
It hasn't happened.
Brantley-to-Thompson has an almost empty echo to it.
"There's no good answer to that," Brantley said. "It's hard to say."
Part of the reason is that Brantley spent his first three years at UF playing behind the now-legendary Tim Tebow.
Brantley and Thompson both ended up redshirting their freshman season, and in 2008 and 2009, Thompson's quarterback was Tebow while Brantley watched from the sideline.
When the two finally became starters together last season, they found themselves in a struggling spread-option offense that was an awkward fit for Brantley and featured little or no down-field passing.
As a result, Thompson caught only 38 passes for 570 yards and a touchdown in 2010.
Things were supposed to be better for Brantley-to-Thompson in offensive coordinator Charlie Weis' pro-style passing offense this season. But, again, the connection has not materialized. Brantley has hooked up with his good friend only 16 completions for 221 yards and zero touchdowns.
"I mean, you know, we just … everything didn't play out our way," Thompson said. "We were in a couple of different offenses with different coaches and stuff. It happens that way sometimes.
"We made the best of what we can do. It was pretty good. It was pretty fun."
Even though things have not worked out exactly the way they had planned during their years in Gainesville, Brantley and Thompson both said they have no regrets.
"None at all," Thompson said. "I wouldn't change it for the world. I love Gator Nation. I wouldn't change a thing."
It's been a tough go for both players at times, but maybe just a little tougher for Brantley, a life-long Gator who has endured criticism and doubters (and injuries) ever since he took over for Tebow in 2010.
"No regrets whatsoever," Brantley said.
Despite playing on a bum ankle for the past five games, Brantley has had a solid senior season, throwing for 1,808 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has a career performance a week ago, throwing for 329 yards and four touchdowns. Two of his 16 completions went to Thompson, one for 41 yards that set up UF's first touchdown.
Brantley has been looking down-field for his good friend all season, but has rarely found him.
"I mean, I like to help out all my receivers as much as I can," Brantley said. "I try to get them the ball as much as I can.
"Deonte understands, and we understand. Our relationship is as good as it's always been."
Although he hasn't caught many passes this season, Thompson has expanded his role by playing on special teams. UF coach Will Muschamp said he's had a productive senior season.
"I think he's made some plays for us when he's been given the opportunity," Muschamp said. "I think he's played consistent for us. He's blocked extremely well.
"Obviously, we went through a time there when John wasn't playing where we were struggling in the passing game. So, that was a little bit frustrating, I'm sure, for Deonte.
"But again, Deonte has worked extremely hard. He's done everything we've asked. He's had an outstanding career here. He's going to graduate in December. He's doing all the right things. I've been very pleased with him."
Thompson and Brantley will be honored at Senior Day on Saturday along with the other seniors.
Brantley-to-Thompson never became big, but there are still two games to go and a chance for the good friends to finish their Florida careers strong. It starts tonight against arch-rival Florida State.
"It's definitely going to be an emotional week for us seniors," Brantley said. "You wouldn't want it any other way because we're going to be as focused as we can be. We know how big this win is. It's not as big as an SEC championship or anything, but just to get a win over a good FSU team like this, it'll be huge for us.''
This is the last game in The Swamp for Brantley and Thompson. This is where the five-star prospects first met almost five years ago.
"That was when he had long hair," Thompson said. "That was when he was committed to Texas. He told me he might be coming here. I said, 'Cool, I might be coming here, too.' "
They both did, and they've been close friends ever since, even though the other connection — Brantley-to-Thompson — has never quite taken hold.
Contact Robbie Andreu at 352-374-5022 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Also check out Andreu's blog at Gatorsports.com.


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Author: Maggie Stiefvater
Edition: Hardcover
Published: September 18, 2012
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages: 409
Source: Bought from Fully Booked
Category: Urban fantasy, Paranormal
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"There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark's Eve," Neeve said. "Either you're his true love . . . or you killed him."
It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive.
Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them—not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her.
His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.
But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can't entirely explain. He has it all—family money, good looks, devoted friends—but he's looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.
For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure anymore.
From Maggie Stiefvater, the bestselling and acclaimed author of the Shiver trilogy and The Scorpio Races, comes a spellbinding new series where the inevitability of death and the nature of love lead us to a place we've never been before.
The Raven Boys is astonishing.
When this was released last year, I thought I would just go ahead and wait up for the paper back to be released even though it will take up an entire year. But it didn't work at all because I wanted to have and read it so bad.
Gansey, Ronan and Adam are the Raven Boys. They have different stories and different personalities but are very good friends. They go to an exclusive and only-for-rich-people academy which is Aglionby. Gansey is so obsessed in finding Glendowel and the Ley Line and his friends are helping him. While on search of the ley line, Gansey heard his own voice on his recorder as if talking to someone so they agree to see a psychic which all then leads them to Blue, the one who talked to Gansey in the recording.
I just simply cannot put to words how I loved The Raven Boys. It is my first Stiefvater novel and it completely blew my mind away. I've seen mixed reviews about it and I even got scared by the emphasis of how slow its pace is that loving it after is unexpected. I was honestly unsure of pursuing the novel and again, I was proven completely wrong.
The premise of it is new to me. I loved how the historical influence of it is strong enough to pull me in. The way it was written isn't slow at all. Stiefvater wrote it in a way that a reader would be able to absorb each and every important revelation or moment in the novel. Her intentions can be felt by how vivid her descriptions are. Following the search of Glendowel is so much full of mysteries and secrets that unveiling them give me shivers all the time. It is the first novel I've read that made me nervous flipping each page the whole time. It just gets better and better as one go deeper.
The characters are even more brilliant. Gansey's influence to his friends is conventionally innocent. His intentions are noble yet its always misunderstood as bribing. I loved how he handles rude remarks and how he values friendship. He's an achiever and makes sure that he gets what his heart really wants. Ronan on the other hand, though blunt and arrogant at times, shows in his own little ways how he treasures his friends by sticking with them and defending them. His striking aloofness could make one uncomfortable yet will keep you interested. His history may be too painful and mysterious, I can see that deep inside him, he is hurting and just couldn't express it well. Adam is the opposite of Ronan. He's calmer, gentler and rational. Though his pride can be sometimes irrelevant and pointless, it makes him the character that balances the trio. Being the poorest of the three, it makes him pursue his dreams and even work harder. And lastly, Blue, the female protagonist in the novel, seemed to be like an accessory to the story which made me love it even more. She provided just the necessary help she's supposed to give and she's not irritating at all.
Another point that made me totally dive into The Raver Boys is the romance. It isn't overly done nor the opposite. The story basically focused on the mystery of Glendowel and left the romance department slightly untouched leaving me asking for more. Stiefvater might probably prepared more of it in book two.
The Raven Boys is the novel everyone should read right now. It is enthralling, hair-raising and phenomenal paranormal plotted story perfectly crafted to entice every hearts brave enough to be swept away with it! A must read!
"She recognized the strange happiness that came from loving something without knowing why you did, that strange happiness that was sometimes so big that it felt like sadness."


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While it's not something that you need to be walking on eggshells about, it IS important not to do anything to get that warranty voided. Below we've covered some of the most common mistakes people make that get their warranties voided.
- Using Improper Fluids/Filters – Your new car warranty will specify the types of fluids that must be used in the engine to keep the warranty intact. They have come to these specific types of fluids through testing and the manufacturing process. If you choose to use anything other than what the company specifies you should, and the engine fails because of it, your engine warranty will become void.
- Not Getting the Car Maintained – If you do not keep up with the recommended maintenance schedule, your warranty will become void. There is a reason they suggest what they do. Following those guidelines will help keep your vehicle running well and lasting a good, long time.
- Not Keeping all Your Receipts on Work that is Done – Very few people that buy a new car take it to the dealer it came from to get it serviced. For this reason it is crucial that you keep all receipts for any work done at any other service station. It's okay for you to go to those stations providing they use the appropriate fluids and OEM. (Original equipment manufacturer) filters. If you don't keep the service receipts and something goes wrong on the car, you will not get coverage because the warranty company can't verify that the appropriate maintenance work was done. Not sure if you should keep a certain receipt? Err on the side of caution and keep them ALL in a safe place you can find them if they are needed.
- Towing with a Vehicle not made for Towing – If your vehicle is not made to tow a trailer and you tow it anyway, your warranty can possibly be voided because of the added strain you've put on the vehicle. Vehicles that are designed for towing have increased cooling systems and bigger suspension to handle the extra weight a trailer adds. They also have heavier duty brakes and special wiring to power the trailer. If you tow a trailer with a vehicle not designed for it, it can cause overheating, frame damage, suspension damage, extensive brake wear and many other problems. Problems that will not be covered once they find out the vehicle was towed, and they will find out.
- Making Modifications – Making modifications on the vehicle doesn't automatically void the warranty but there are certain mods that CAN and you don't want to do those if your vehicle has a warranty. Any kind of extreme suspension modification can void the warranty if the warranty company finds that it was the modifications that caused the problem. The car will be inspected before approval is given so it's not something that will be able to be snuck by them.
The best rule to follow is not to make any modifications without checking with the dealer first on whether it will void the existing warranty. If they don't know (they should) then call the warranty company themselves and ask. The same rule applies to using anything other than OEM filters and recommended fluids. It is always better to be safe than sorry.


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For those of you wondering, I don't think either of us envisions a half-dozen little Mays running around in the future :)
Ryan tells me he's willing to "take a couple more" and that he's happy to adopt any other children that might come into our family.
I'm not sure what my response is quite yet. Do I think our family of four is complete? Not necessarily. Do I have a plan for the growth of our family? Absolutely not. Would I be happy and content with the two miracles I have? Totally and completely.
There is a part of me that would love to experience pregnancy and childbirth again. There is a part of me that would love to adopt another child whose family cannot care for him/her.
I think we'll spend a few years enjoying our family of four while trusting God to make clear what His plan is for our family.


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Bowls Australia's national selection panel have today confirmed the under-18, vision-impaired and athletes with a disability players chosen to don the green and gold uniforms at upcoming internationals.
The junior players will compete as part of the development Trans Tasman test series team, while the para-sport bowlers will feature in the Kiwi clash and a Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games lead-in event, the 2017 Gold Coast Multi-Nations event.
The annual Trans Tasman contest will boast added impetus this year, with the three-day international to be staged on the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games greens at Broadbeach, from May 31 to June 2, and selectors set to place increased significance on performances.
Four under-18 players have been named for the development event, with the remaining six positions to be confirmed after the Australia v England International from April 26 to 28, when the open Australian Jackaroos team will also be declared.
Reigning Junior Golden Nugget winner Kate Matthews, Australian Open under-18 singles runner-up Jessica Srisamruaybai, Tasmania's Lachlan Sims and Dubbo's Junior Sportsperson of the Year Jonathon Davis have earned selection in the development portion of the event, which will feature a further three men and three women.
Two para-sport teams have also been named for the event – the vision-impaired pairs and athletes with a disability triples – in line with the disciplines to be contested next year at the Commonwealth Games.
Those selected will also compete at the 2017 Gold Coast Multi-Nations, which will include teams from Australia (2), Canada, Hong Kong, Wales Scotland, Malaysia and New Zealand, from June 3 to 7.
The vision-impaired players chosen are fresh off their International Blind Bowls Association's World Championships in South Africa, where the team collected six gold, one silver and one bronze.
B4 singles and mixed pairs dual gold medallist Lynne Seymour headlines the list, which also includes B3 women's singles gold medallist Marian Morrison, B2 mixed pairs gold medallist Ralph Simpson and Jake Fehlberg.
Seven athletes with a disability have been selected, despite the intention to reduce the list to just six, given the consistency of all players.
Joshua Barry, Tony Bonnell, Eddie Gollan, Ken Hanson, Chris Flavel, James Reynolds, Joshua Thornton will all look to impress selectors at the two internationals in an attempt to secure a Commonwealth Games berth.
The ten-strong Australian Jackaroos capped contingent and remaining development players, and their playing positions, will be solidified after the Australia v England event.
Late last week, Bowls New Zealand announced their full contingent of open, development and vision-impaired players, which can be viewed here.
Bowls Australia congratulates the selected players, and acknowledge the assistance and funding provided by the Australian Commonwealth Games Association to Bowls Australia for athletes in the 2016 NextGEN AUSComGames Squad program.
NextGEN AUSComGames was devised by the ACGA to provide assistance to junior players who have been identified as potential 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games, and/or 2018 or 2022 Commonwealth Games level athletes.
Development Trans Tasman players:
Kate Matthews (Raymond Terrace, NSW)
Jessica Srisamruaybai (Tweed Heads, NSW)
Jonathon Davis (Dubbo NSW)
Lachlan Sims (Trevallyn, TAS)
Vision-Impaired Trans Tasman and 2017 Gold Coast Multi-Nations players:
Marian Morrison (Aspley Memorial, QLD)
Lynne Seymour (Thuringowa, QLD)
Jake Fehlberg (Burleigh Heads, QLD)
Ralph Simpson (Sea Lake, VIC)
Athletes with a disability Trans Tasman and 2017 Gold Coast Multi-Nations players:
Joshua Barry Sebastopol, VIC
Tony Bonnell (Club Pine Rivers, QLD)
Eddie Gollan (Kardinya, WA)
Ken Hanson (City Bowls Club Colac, VIC)
Chris Flavel (Payneham, SA)
James Reynolds (Tathra, NSW)
Joshua Thornton (East Shepparton, VIC)


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Trump Takes Over, Let Him Do His Job
Yatindra Bhatnagar
Donald John Trump has taken the oath as the 45th President of the United States of America. There is no choice now, no argument, no legitimate assertion that "He is not MY President." He is the legitimate president of "all the people" in the US and that include all those citizens who did not vote for him and still try to disown him.
Trump was declared President according to the existing constitution, election rules and regulations. He got the highest number of Electoral College votes (304, required 270), Hillary Clinton got 227. Then Trump was voted as elected by members of the Electoral College at a separate meeting and was finally certified as President at the Joint Session of the American Congress – Senate and the House of Representatives. What more is required by the American Constitution!
The proceedings at the joint session were interesting: some House Democrats tried to object to some states Electoral College votes but no senator supported them.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said it was "embarrassing" for House Democrats that they couldn't get a senator to join the protest.
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said she was not encouraging objections but that she would "support" them. There are a number of concerns. But it's not going to have an impact at the end of the day."
[In 2001, Democrats objected after the contested election between George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore, no senator joined a formal objection even then.]
In the light of all that Trump is "The Legitimate President of the United States." A former Congressman and a noted civil rights leader, John Lewis, and angry protesters can continue to say and shout as they wish, this is a fact. Trump has taken the oath, January 20, and he is President of the country and Commander-in-Chief of the nation's armed forces.
The demonstrations, chest-beating, marches and whining will not change the situation. That will only alienate those millions who, without creating a fuss, enthusiastically voted for Trump, those members of the EC who later formally cast their votes for him and then the lawmakers at the joint session of Congress that certified the result.
The Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, John Roberts, administered the oath of office to the victor, Donald Trump. Even if all the Democrats, liberals, leftists, big donors and supporters of Hillary Clinton, some Hollywood celebrities and other disgruntled people object, the fact is established beyond doubt.
So, Hail to The Chief.
The people who believe in democracy and the American Constitution and now oppose Trump's election should accept facts and wait for their opportunity at the next election in 2020. They can have their say even in 2018 mid-term elections if they can turn the Republican majority in the Senate and the House and gain enough Democrats and liberals. That could be a victory for Trump-haters and weaken the President. But till then creating chaos and waging a futile campaign will not take the haters anywhere. They will only disrupt, destruct, vandalize, shout themselves hoarse, waste their time, money and energy, divide the country and weaken it.
It's shocking that the outgoing president, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, who lost the election to Trump (despite getting more popular votes) did not open their mouth to discourage protests and marches. Their silence emboldened the demonstrators. That is not good for democracy as the rights of freedom of speech and assembly are being misused for unconstitutional and undemocratic accusations, statements, charges and demands.
Trump has come with a definite agenda: To secure borders, control immigration, create jobs, and make America Great again, among other plans. Let him function properly and fairly and give him a chance to prove himself.
The beauty and strength of democracy is that 'We The People' have the power to change our 'rulers.' That power cannot be snatched from us. Let us protect and preserve that power to be used as and when needed in the larger interest of the people and the nation.
Let's not waste that power with futile demonstrations and marches.


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Below is a complete The Little Lulu Show episode list that spans the show's entire TV run. Photos from the individual The Little Lulu Show episodes are listed along with the The Little Lulu Show episode names when available, as are the dates of the original airing of the episode. The Little Lulu Show episodes from every season can be seen below, along with fun facts about who directed the episodes, the stars of the and sometimes even information like shooting locations and original air dates. This poll contains items like "The Curse of the Thingamajig/House Guest Blues/The Monster Hunt" and "Bull Dozer Blues/Telethon of Fallen Stars/What's Fair is Fare." Are you remembering a funny scene but can't think of the name that the The Little Lulu Show episode is from? Scroll below and you'll find what you're looking for.


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We used the Local Surveyors Direct website to get some quotes on a RICS Home Buyer survey for a property we are purchasing. NOW Survey weren't on the Local Surveyors Direct website, but one of the other Surveyors who were on there recommended NOW Survey as a local company for us, who were a bit closer than they were themselves. Not only were NOW Survey cheaper than their competitors from the Local Surveyors Direct website, but they got a survey booked in with the seller the next day (they understood that we wanted to get the survey done and out of the way quickly), and we got the report back at the beginning of the following week - very prompt service. The report was detailed and in line with all the RICS standards. Jan who was our contact in the office was very approachable and easy to get hold of, her emails were covered superbly one day when she was out of the office too. If you are looking for a Home Buyer survey to be carried out around the Southampton area then I recommend these guys wholeheartedly.
Quick, professional and very attentive. Having now moved into the property I can confirm that all findings have been accurate, helpful and well documented. Some of the content of the report is a bit 'standard' but it is helpful nevertheless
As promised, James called me immediately after conducting the survey to give me a brief overview of his findings in advance of the full written report. He also went the extra mile in ringing the doorbell of the owner of the upstairs flat to request permission to check on the condition of a flat roof from their window which would otherwise have been impossible for him to view. The report was very detailed - and the 'traffic light' system for each section was very helpful (green = no action required, amber = possible future action / further investigation required, red = immediate action required). I would use this company again - and have no hesitation in recommending it.
Very professional and hassle free service.
Survey carried out promptly and professionally
When I first contacted them I was told briefly about the process and turnaround time. I was happy with all of the T's&C's so paid the fee and our survey was done in a week and then we received the written report within another week. Very prompt service and good customer service.
Provided quick and professional responses to queries. Report was well laid out and easy to follow.
The RICS Home Buyers Survey Report was very clear and easy to follow and helped me in assessing what remedial works were needed. I found the rating system particularly useful in focusing on the priorities. Dan Butt the Chartered Surveyor was particularly helpful in providing answers to supplementary questions that I had about the property and its environment. This lead to clarification that the top priority was related to water penetration from concrete gutters most likely due to the deterioration of the gutter linings on both the front and rear elevations.
Better service than expected. Survey arrived a day before I was expecting it.
We are so pleased with the service from Dan Butt and Now Chartered Surveyors, we try to use them whenever possible.
Good quality report. It would have helped to have been advised when the survey was to be done, but otherwise excellent.
Now Surveys were very accommodating and were a pleasure to appoint. The Surveyor called me on completion of the survey to talk through his findings which was a great help!
I needed a property survey at short notice in London in order to buy a house. Dan was able to give us a quick appointment and produce a very detailed survey in record time that helped us negotiate on the price. Very comprehensive, very professional, very happy!
I was happy with the service Now Chartered Surveyors provided. They were very helpful when arranging the survey and the report was detailed.
The report supplied was very comprehensive and covered all aspects of the property, including the extra details that we asked the surveyor to look at for us. It was easy to book the survey and I was offered clear concise advice from the outset. The report was supplied quickly after the survey in both print and email as requested. Dan Butt (the surveyor) was available on his mobile phone to discuss details of the report that I had questions about. Overall - excellent, and I would highly recommend. If only the rest of the house buying process was as easy and efficient as dealing with Now Chartered Surveyors! Thanks!
A thorough professional survey and report on the condition of a ground floor flat in Southampton. Various repair/improvement works were identified to rectify deficiencies that are common in properties of this type. Evidence of rising damp was found on both sides of an internal wall that divides the living room and main bedroom. The report advised us to contact a damp and timber specialist to carry out further investigations and provide a quotation for necessary repairs. We did this and the specialist confirmed the presence of rising damp and provided an estimate of costs for remedial works.
Fast, efficient, professional and an excellent written report. Excellent value for money.
Extremely quick turnaround as requested
The Estate Agent recommended Now Legal and Now Survey to me, the survey was booked very quickly and was done as planned. The survey report is fine, informative and detailed.
Very impressed overall. The survey was rapidly completed and a comprehensive report delivered which provided just the information we were looking for. While waiting for the full written report I was grateful for the brief verbal report that allowed me to continue to progress the purchase with some peace of mind that there were no major issues with the property.
High quality professional service. Would have been good to have quicker feedback of important issues so we could act sooner - but this was not a big issue. Generally very happy and would use again.
Your Surveyor reported that there was no lid to the tank in the loft, in fact the lid was there when we inspected the loft ourselves, so don't understand how it was missed. Hence the low mark of 7 due to mis-information
The service was quick and thorough and the price was competitive. I would highly recommend this company
A fast and professional service was provided.
Fully satisfied. The survey was done quickly and the report was received promptly. Cost was very reasonable and I would recommend them.
A job well done.
I have used Dan Butt of Now Survey before in London and I had no hesitation in using him again for our new house purchase in Sussex. We had a short time frame and Dan was very flexible and thankfully able to accommodate us. He provided a very thorough survey, instant verbal feedback to reassure us there were no significant problems and an excellent written report. I am very happy to recommend Dan and Now Survey.
Available at short notice. Other companies were quoting six weeks or not at all in my area. Now were able to send someone round in two weeks. Attended on time and report produced within the agreed time frames. Thank you.
The survey was carried out professionally and thoroughly. I have used the firm before and am always confident in the survey's.
Good Report
Received a thorough report, outlining all of our options. Feel that we can now tackle the problem properly by getting a builder in to fix it (rather than relying on that same builder to diagnose the problem and suggest a solution).
I would recommend this company.
Very prompt and professional service
Very professional from the outset and produced a detailed and well written report. Prevented me purchasing a property with a lot of problems!
Verbal comments on the day followed by written report exactly as required which left us reassured regarding state of our property
Very happy with the work done and quality of the report - easy to read and understand
Very happy with the service we received. The report was sent to us within 4 working days and was very informative. Would definitely recommend.
I had no hesitation in retuning to this firm after a previous purchase fell through. I was again given a prompt and efficient service - the survey was carried out on a Saturday to speed the process, with a discount for being a repeat customer! The report set out in a clear manner and clarification is readily available if needed. I am very happy to recommend this company.
Excellent service and quick turnaround makes Now Chartered Surveyors a pleasure to deal with! Very refreshing in this industry.
We were very impressed with the service from Dan and the team from start to finish. We have never needed to have a small scale survey done before and Dan was extremely helpful - he discussed the situation with us during the visit, made some suggestions and speedily followed this up with a full report which will guide us as to how to proceed. We would certainly use this company again.
Admin and office contact, emails etc., excellent response times. Report completed and received within 4 days. Good service and easy company to deal with.
The survey was done efficiently and in good time with clear explanations and glossary which aided understanding. Communication was clear and efficient from onset with receptionist. Am emailed copy was sent as well as hard copy which was useful.
Prompt and helpful service. Report received one week after initial contact. Very competitive price. Happy to recommend this company.
Very quick, two week from booking to receiving report. Excellent all round service.
Generally excellent service – only minor issue was the number of typos in the report (hence the reason for not giving a score of 10 for all questions).
I found Now Chartered Surveyors very straightforward to deal with. They quickly understood my requirements and carried out the work in a timely fashion. The report was clear, well laid out and easy to understand.
Work done promptly and a verbal report given immediately afterwards enable a decision to make an offer on the property to be made quickly. Follow-up written report was comprehensive and helpful.
Very good advice and very professional service, and good value
Buying the property outright and having previously had property defect problems, I needed to make sure that all aspects of this purchase were satisfactory and the building was safe and liveable in. I was not present at the time of the survey and was not fully conversant with what would be undertaken, however I am pleased with the report and it will form the basis of any works that need to be carried out.
All seemed ok and produced a detailed report on the condition of the property.
My builder has advised me that the documents I was sent detailing the survey were very good and most informative.
They came highly recommended and are now our preferred supplier for all clients. I would recommend this company.
Excellent, prompt and focussed service delivered on time within budget. I would recommend this company.
Excellent, professional service. I would recommend this company.
At all times we were updated on progress and service was excellent.


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Individual hopes and dreams comprise the collective notion of the American dream. It's the idea that by working hard everyone has the potential to succeed and generally includes a list of goals. During the last century, the definition of the American dream would have included home ownership, secure employment, a car and a happy family. No one knows why it began to expand, but it now includes less tangible ideals like hope, inspiration, freedom and personal fulfillment and is no longer static but changes over time.
An independent report commissioned by American Express of its card members shines a light on how Americans define success and fulfillment. The 'Life Twist' Study exposes the non-linear road, the twists and turns of events that often lead to achieving the American dream. Americans are reexamining their definition of success and happiness through a lens that is less about material wealth and more about satisfaction and future comfort. The Life Twist study shows that money is less of a factor in judging success, not only for themselves but when judging the success of others. Less than a third of those surveyed determined success as financial worth.
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Americans are generally optimistic about their lives with nearly three-fifths of those surveyed considering themselves a success and 94% of those are open to change. Of all those surveyed, attributes that contribute to their success include finding time for what's important, having a good relationship and living a balanced life between work and play. Just as important but to a lesser degree, as reported in the survey, are embracing new experiences, having children and volunteering to give back to the community. Near the bottom of that list of 22 factors, coming in at the 20th slot, is 27% of people who thought having a lot of money contributed to their success.
The top attribute for personal success doesn't come as a surprise – health (85%) – followed by satisfactory employment, free time to pursue hobbies, continuing education and experiences and making a difference in the life of others. Once again, being wealthy is down the list with only a third of respondents seeing money as an important contributor. According to the study, more than two-thirds (72%) of respondents would rather spend money on experiences than things.
The "Life Twist" study found that people fall into one of four distinct groups.
- Life Twisters – A majority of respondents (52%) who have a plan for their future but are open-minded about veering off that path as life changes.
- Passivists – One quarter of the population lack a life plan, are more passive and generally roll with the punches.
- Traditionalists – Thirteen percent of those surveyed have a specific plan that they plan to stick to.
- Reinventionists – Nearly 10 percent look for new experiences and challenges to reinvent and improve their lives.
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The MetLife Study of the American Dream conducted at the end of 2011 confirms much of the American Express study finding that the American dream is less conventional than in the past with more Americans personalizing and making it up as they go along. In this study, a college education was no longer a factor for 65% of those polled and nearly three quarters of the respondents reported already having all that they need. They also reported that while most Americans acknowledge the importance of having a safety net, building one has proven to be extremely difficult. Living paycheck-to-paycheck was the top issue standing in the way of saving for the future.
The old paradigm for a successful life followed a well-traveled road with a common starting point and a straight path to success. Today, the journey is more sporadic and may include twists and turns. But as is often the case, it's not so much about the destination as the journey and the companionship along the way. Change is to be expected and embraced as goals evolve over the course of a lifetime.
*Research for the AMEX Life Twist Study was completed online among a random sample of 2,184 US adults 18+ (conducted by Research Now) between April 3 and 12, 2013. Data analysis for the study was conducted by The Futures Company. The Life Twist Study Foreword authored by The Futures Company, an award-winning, global strategic insight and innovation consultancy that tracks American attitudes and values, including their definitions of success and fulfillment.
*The MetLife study was conducted by Penn Shoen Berland in partnership with Strategy First Partners. From September 26th to October 10th 2011, 2,420 online surveys were completed among the general population as part of the 2011 MetLife Study of the American Dream. This is the fifth annual edition of the Study.


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SOURCE: FormFactor
July 30, 2014 16:05 ET
Company Achieves Non-GAAP Profitability for the 1st Time Since Q4 2007
Company Achieves Non-GAAP Profitability for the 1st Time Since Q4 2007
LIVERMORE, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 30, 2014) - FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 that ended on June 28, 2014. Quarterly revenues were $67.4 million, up 20% from $56.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, and up 7% from $62.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013.
On a GAAP basis, net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was $(4.3) million, or $(0.08) per fully-diluted share, compared to a net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 of $(12.7) million, or $(0.23) per fully-diluted share, and a net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 of $(8.4) million, or $(0.16) per fully-diluted share.
On a non-GAAP basis, net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was $4.9 million, or $0.08 per fully-diluted share, compared to a net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 of $(2.3) million, or $(0.04) per fully-diluted share, and a net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 of $(0.3) million, or $(0.01) per fully-diluted share. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share is provided in the schedules included below.
Cash generation for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was $5.0 million, compared to cash usage of $(7.1) million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and cash generation of $1.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2013.
"In Q2, we saw increased business and improved operational performance, resulting in our first non-GAAP profitable quarter since Q4 of 2007," said Tom St. Dennis, CEO of FormFactor, Inc. "We made significant progress in each of our DRAM, Flash Memory and SOC product lines during the quarter and are positioned to support our growth objectives through 2016."
The company has posted its revenue breakdown by region and market segment on the Investors section of its website at www.formfactor.com. FormFactor will conduct a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PDT, or 4:30 p.m. EDT, today.
The public is invited to listen to a live webcast of FormFactor's conference call on the Investors section of the company's web site at www.formfactor.com. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The telephone replay will be available through August 1, 2014, 9:00 p.m. PDT, and can be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) and entering confirmation code 73696070. Additionally, the replay will be available on the Investors section of our website, www.formfactor.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release highlights the company's financial results on both a GAAP and a non-GAAP basis. The GAAP results include certain charges that are excluded from non-GAAP results. By publishing the non-GAAP measures, management intends to provide investors with additional information to further analyze the company's performance, core results and underlying trends. FormFactor's management evaluates results and makes operating decisions using both GAAP and non-GAAP measures included in this press release. Non-GAAP results are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, and non-GAAP information should be considered a supplement to, and not a substitute for, financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors and potential investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures attached to this press release.
About FormFactor:
FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) helps semiconductor manufacturers test the integrated circuits (ICs) that power consumer mobile devices, as well as computing, automotive and other applications. The company is one of the world's leading providers of essential wafer test technologies and expertise, with an extensive portfolio of high-performance probe cards for DRAM, Flash and SoC devices. Customers use FormFactor's products and services to lower overall production costs, improve their yields and enable complex next-generation ICs. Headquartered in Livermore, California, the company services its customers from a network of facilities in Europe, Asia and North America. For more information, visit the company's website at www.formfactor.com.
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Australia A crush India to win three-nation tournamentSeptember 26th, 2008 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sept 26 (IANS) India A just could not stand up to Australia A fast bowlers and crashed to a massive 156-run defeat in the final of the three-nation one-day tournament, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here Friday.Australia, after making 303 for seven in their 50 overs, unleashed their bowling attack led by Shaun Tait and exploited Indian batsmen's well-known weakness against real pace to bundle them out for 147 in 32 overs.
The Indian batsmen did not show the kind of application needed to remain in the game after Tait and fellow-opener Brett Geeves reduced the hosts to 33 for three in the sixth over.
Tait started the rot by uprooting Dinesh Karthik's off-stump in the very first over that he began with a searing bouncer, triggering some bottle throwing from a section of the crowd leading to a 15-minute stoppage as the Aussies walked off the pitch.
On resumption of play, Geeves got rid of Robin Uthappa and Abhishek Nayar, neither of whom looked convincing during their brief tenure. Worse was to follow when one-change bowler, Mark Cameron had Ravi Teja edging to wicket-keeper Luke Ronchi.
The Aussies maintained the pressure as paceman Ashley Noffke removed Suresh Raina and Yusuf Pathan in the same over to break the back of Indian resistance.
Both Raina and Pathan were guilty of indiscreet shot selection as India, who had beaten the Aussies only a couple of days back in the final league match of the series, slid deeper in trouble at 65 for six in the 12th over.
The Indian resistance virtually ended when Rohit Sharma skied a catch to fine-leg where Tait judged it to a nicety to present Geeves with his third wicket. Rohit made a stroke-filled 46 and added 40 runs in six overs with Wriddhiman Saha for the seventh wicket.
Tait and Geeves generated considerable pace and bowled with hostility, but the former was guilty of spraying the ball, especially in the first over when he sent down four wides.
David Hussey, with his off-breaks, claimed two wickets while leg-spinner and skipper Cameron White one to complete India's misery.
Asked to bat first, the Aussies made the best of the offering and despite losing two wickets for 77, they yet again found their man of the moment in Hussey who notched up his third consecutive half-century (75).
Along with White (50), Hussey added 94 runs for the third wicket in 17.2 overs to provide Australia an excellent launch pad for a competitive total.
With Indian bowling appearing rather ragged on a docile pitch, the Aussies batted sensibly early on before the lower middle-order led by Adam Voges (55 not out,) scored briskly for the visitors to cross the 300-mark.
The decision to field first by India came as a bit of a surprise considering the nature of the track that was quite benign, requiring the bowlers to bend their backs.
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U.K. directors urge BBC to reconsider cuts
To reverse the 5% annual cut in production expenditureLONDON -- Directors U.K., the nascent lobbying group for British movie directors, called Wednesday for the BBC to reverse its proposed cuts in production expenditure.
The directors' collective, in a submission to the BBC Trust consultation on the BBC Strategy Review, said the virtual absence of references to the creative communities is an area of great concern.
Directors U.K. also calls on the BBC to reverse the 5% annual cut in production expenditure.
The group also points to the glaringly obvious fact that the BBC depends on the creative communities for content.
While Directors U.K. said it supports the BBC's renewed commitment to investment in quality programming and to reducing management costs, it highlighted the continuing challenges facing the creative community in delivering quality programs with increasingly diminishing resources, reduced timescales and greater compliance demands.
"Truly original programming depends on broadcasters taking risks and empowering creative originators -- writers, producers and directors," a Directors U.K. statement said.
"We are the BBC's natural allies and recognize the need for a strong and independent BBC. Directors share the same desire to produce the very finest programs possible within the available resources."
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Iran started counting tens of millions of votes on Saturday after hotly contested elections that could see reformists speed up Tehran's opening to the world or long-dominant hardliners reassert the Islamic Republic's traditional anti-Westernism.
The twinned elections for parliament and a leadership body called the Assembly of Experts are seen by some analysts as a potential turning point that could shape the future for the next generation, in a country where nearly 60 percent of the 80 million population is under 30.
The elections are the first since Tehran agreed with major powers to curb its nuclear programme, leading to the removal of most of the stringent international sanctions that have paralyzed the economy over the past decade.
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Turks and Caicos post-Cabinet update
Governor Peter Beckingham, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 23 July 2014 at the Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales.
All Ministers were present except Hon. Deputy Premier.
At this meeting Cabinet:
Were given an overview of a draft Manufacturing Policy by the Premier. Cabinet took note, and agreed a public consultation on the policy will commence by the end of August;
Heard an update from the Premier on the legislative bills that would be presented to the House of Assembly before the end of December. These included: National Honours and Awards Amendment Bill; Trust Ordinance Amendment Bill, Companies Ordinance Amendment Bill, Insolvency Bill, Securities and Investment Bill, Domestic Insurance Bill, Banking Bill, Immigration Bill, National Health Insurance Amendment Bill, National Parks Amendment Bill, Crown Land Ordinance Amendment Bill, Electricity Ordinance Amendment Bill, Child and Family Legislations, Sports Development Bill, Disaster Management Bill, Dormant Accounts Bill, Credit Union Bill, TC Invest Renewed Bill, Encouragement of Development Amendment Bill, Health Regulatory Authority Bill, West Caicos Authority Bill, Lottery and Gaming Bill;
Approved the grant of a 99 year lease to NCPAA Limited over the northern portion of North Creek (part of Parcel 10105/11,) save and except the main channel of the Creek and subject to the maintenance of a 150 feet buffer between the leased area and the banks of the creek. It also approved the grant of a license to NCPA over the southern portion of North Creek for the installation of mooring buoys and to facilitate the overall developments proposed by the Company;
Approved the extension of a License to Chukka Caribbean Adventures, for a period of 21.5 years, over a portion of Parcel 10101/24 in Grand Turk to pursue the establishment of a Canopy Challenge Course as a tourist attraction;
Agreed to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the proponents of Caonabo Resort & Spa to develop a mixed use hotel and resort on 67 acres of block #10503, Governor's Beach in Grand Turk;
Noted the contents of a consultant report on TCI's gaming industry carried out by White Brocklebank Associates. Cabinet agreed to proceed with new gaming and lottery legislation, informed by the report's recommendations in order to develop a strong and well-regulated industry;
Approved stamp designs commemorating Chinese New Year, and noted that future designs should highlight the Turks and Caicos Islands culture;
Noted the following ministerial absences for the months of July and August:
- Premier - July 27-Aug 10 on personal business (Minister of Finance to act;)
- Minister of Health - August 3-20 on personal business (Minister of Border Control to act;)
- Minister of Home Affairs - July 29-Aug 12 (Minister of Health to act July 29-Aug 2, Minister of Border Control to act Aug 2-12;) *Deputy Premier - July 18-31 official business (Minister of Home Affairs to act July 18-28; Minister of Health to act July 29-31), August 8-16 on personal business ( Minister of Border Control to act Aug 8-10 and Premier to act Aug 11-16;)
- Minister of Health - August 3-20 on personal business (Minister of Border Control to act;)
- Minister of Border Control - July 25-31 on personal business (Minister of GSS to act;)
- Minister of GSS - August 9-14 on official business (Minister of Finance to act.)
Further information on these matters will be provided by Ministers in due course.


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ENFJ, realistic optimist, aspiring marketer, dork and adventurer are just some terms that describe me.
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Part of this space will be to discuss career concerns and build community among fellow millennials navigating their career in an increasingly complex work world.
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AAMU Board approves 2018 budget, tuition increase
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees met on Friday to approve a new operating budget for the fiscal year 2018.
The Board also approved a tuition increase and the removal of concentrations with low enrollment and education certifications from the program inventory.
The University says the tuition increase would amount to about 1 percent of yearly tuition and fees, or around $45 per semester. Increases to room and board could amount to less than 3 percent, depending on the residence hall facility.
The Board will meet again in October in Birmingham, Ala.


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Growing up in America during the 1950's seemed to be a more stable time in our society. The war was over, couples were having many children, and hope was in the air. People rarely questioned marriage roles, sexual orientation, or work place inequality. If you turned out different from "the norm" or you questioned the cultural wisdom of the day, you were often ignored, discriminated against, or punished. If you did not like your role in society, you would have to fight very hard to live an authentic life.
But as the 1960's evolved, people revolted against limitations imposed by societal norms. The Civil Rights movement, Title IX, attempts at the Equal Rights Amendment, the sexual revolution, the ordination of women, and other human rights advocacy programs came about because people demanded equal rights for all people as well as the freedom to carve out their own destiny.
By the 1970's society began to notice that there was quite a diversity among people and that not everyone would fit into a nice, tidy box. This became obvious to me when I worked as a pediatric nurse in a major medical hospital in Boston. Being assigned to the surgical ward, our plastic and urological surgeons would often do surgeries on children who were born with mixed genitalia, determining who would become a boy and who would become a girl. From physical observation, it was sometimes difficult to determine who was who because it was during the time before DNA testing was perfected. I often wondered if the chosen surgery was the right one.
By the 1980's, the gay rights movement came into its prime. While society once thought of most people as falling into one of the two extreme categories (attracted to women or attracted to men), the Kinsey studies showed that most people are in fact not at one extreme of the continuum or the other, but occupy some position along the scale.
Now that we are well into the 21st century, understanding gender identity has come to the forefront. Gender identity is how people think of themselves in terms of sex (man, woman, boy, girl). In the past year, three transgendered persons (all of whom had been born with female sex characteristics but now consider themselves men), visited Trinity Church. None of these folks have joined the church as they are members from other Christian denominations. However, it did make me think about my need to better understand gender identity issues here in Amador County.
Unlike biological sex, gender identity is a psychological quality that can't be observed or measured (at least by current means), only reported by the individual. Like biological sex, it consists of more than two categories, and there's space in the middle for those who identify as a third gender, both (two-spirit), or neither.
Since transgender persons are often misunderstood, denied the right to be authentic, and bullied, many commit suicide. Since we are compassionate people who respect the dignity of every human being, I think it is time for all of us to better understand this aspect of human diversity. To that end, Compassionate Amador is joining with the Trinity Health Ministries to sponsor a public community forum to better understand transgender people: Who, What, How, Why! Please join us for a compassionate and informative community conversation to hear transgender youth, their parents, and leaders speak about their journey. This forum will be held on Friday, October 2, 7-9pm at Jane's Hall (behind Trinity Episcopal Church) on 430 State Hwy. 49 in Sutter Creek. Go to www.trinitysuttercreek.org for more information.
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text: Jon Stewart's appearance on Crossfire. It's not often that a showbiz celebrity drops the mask of clubby conviviality and says exactly what he/she thinks. When that happens it's usually followed by a stint in rehab by the unstrung celebrity, who spoke honestly only because they couldn't keep the mask in place. It's actually a good career move for Stewart, (albeit a natural and unconscious one) as it reinforces the impression that the only one who is telling the truth in media is the guy that is making it all up. The Genuine Fake. Expect to see more "Fake is the new real" instances popping up on the cultural radar.


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Hatch Art Gallery
Hatch Art Gallery
|Contact: Maxim Greer
778 829 9471
|UBC NEST, Room 2126
6133 University Blvd, UBC
|Monday – Friday: 12PM – 4PM
The Hatch Art Gallery is run by students for students. Having an exhibition space and permanent collection allows us to connect students with local artists and student artists with the local art scene; it represents the best possible opportunity to showcase student art and talent.
Originally opened in 1970, the Hatch Art Gallery moved around the old Student Union Building until it finally found its home in the award-winning Student Nest.
In addition to biweekly exhibitions of student and local art, the Hatch Art Gallery also maintains and displays the increasingly impressive Permanent Collection, an assortment of 72 pieces of Canadian art that provide a cross section of artistic growth and development in Canada since 1945.
Hatch Gallery Call for Submission 2018-2019
2018-2019 submissions are now open!
Want to have your art featured or have an idea for an exhibition? The Hatch is now accepting artistic and curatorial proposals for the 2018-2019 season. Artwork of all mediums, from painting, photography, and performance will be accepted. UBC students and alumni will be prioritized.
Please download and fill out the application below, and email it along with all other relevant materials (photographs and CV) to the email@example.com. Please note, your email must not exceed 5MB so we suggest scaling down the size of each photograph to a maximum of 500KB.
Questions and inquiries regarding applications should be sent to the Gallery Manager at the above address.
The deadline to submit is June 27th, 2018 at 11:59 PM.


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The 24-hour repair promise ensures that identified priority routes in, around, and out of the borough are fully repaired and refurbished, and kept in a good state of repair.
By reporting defects to these routes you can help the Council take the appropriate action, whether it be fixing potholes or resurfacing, within 24 hours.
The Council prioritises gateways and corridors as these are the busiest routes in the borough. Other routes will be included in the future.
The routes are:
- A62 Huddersfield Road/Oldham Road
- A62 Oldham Road/Manchester Street
- A627 Ashton Road
- A627 Chadderton Way
- A663 Shaw Road/Milnrow Road
- A669 Lees Road/Oldham Road/Chew Valley Road
- A669 Middleton Road
- A671 Rochdale Road
- A672 Ripponden Road/Oldham Road
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Convention begins in Khajuraho sans Brazil and Union tourism minister
As its president Dilma Rousseff was forced out of office by a 61-20 vote in the Senate, Brazil on Thursday abstained from the first BRICS Convention on Tourism held at the temple city of Khajuraho.bhopal Updated: Sep 02, 2016 05:54 IST
As its president Dilma Rousseff was forced out of office by a 61-20 vote in the Senate, Brazil on Thursday abstained from the first BRICS Convention on Tourism held at the temple city of Khajuraho.
"We are extremely sorry because representatives from Brazil could not attend this event," Vinod Zutshi, secretary of tourism, said in his welcome address at the five-nation convention on tourism promotion.
Without elaborating on Brazil's absence, Zutshi said, "Because of a political crisis in the country, no-one could attend the convention." This is for the first time Brazil has abstained from attending a BRICS event.
Representatives from other four BRICS nations — Russia, India, China and South Africa — on Thursday promised to work in close coordination to transform the tourism industry as a major contributor to their GDP.
Union minister of state for tourism Mahesh Sharma, who was scheduled to inaugurate the event, also failed to show up.
BRICS brings together five major emerging economies, comprising 43% of the world population, having 37% of the world GDP and 17% share in the world trade. Claiming that tourism helps in social transformation and generates employment opportunities, representatives of the four BRICS nations emphasised on a number of reform measures.
'We need to enhance promotion of all major tourism destinations'
Liu Kezhi, director-general of China National Tourism Authority (CNTA), said the BRICS nations should jointly implement a series of policies for sustainable development of the tourism sector. "We need to enhance promotion of all major tourism destinations," he said.
The leader of the Chinese delegation said there should be a stronger mechanism for tourists' exchange and cooperation. In 2015, more than 2 lakh Chinese tourists visited India. "This year, we also expect a lot of Indians to visit our country because we are promoting 'Visit China Year'," Kezhi said.
DA Hanekom, tourism minister of South Africa, said he hoped that the event would be the beginning of a much stronger cooperation to give boost to tourism sectors in all the five countries. "Tourism can be a powerful tool for development of the BRICS nations," he said.
Zutshi said as chairman of BRICS Tourism, India definitely had a pro-active role to play in promoting the sector. "There is always scope for us to bring about tourism growth with better destination management," he said, adding that introduction of e-tourist visa facilities has increased the visit of foreign tourists to India.
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Guest blog post by Scott Ball
Two of the most common questions I get asked on and off the tables are if I am a "professional" poker player and how I manage my work/life balance with poker. In this blog post I will discuss what being a professional poker player means to me, the advantages and disadvantages of being a professional and how I personally manage all of this.
What is a professional poker player?
I believe you are a professional if poker is consistently your primary source of income. This doesn't mean you have to be making some set number of dollars each year. If poker is your primary means of supporting yourself, you're a professional. That being said, I don't consider myself a professional poker player. I often go through phases in which I spend the majority of my time playing poker then back to spending the majority of my time working at Twitch as Global Head of Poker. At the end of the day I don't rely on poker to pay my monthly living expenses.
Over the years many times I have seen some people have a stigma that if you're not a professional, you're bad at poker. This is entirely untrue and often a huge leak in some professional players' mindsets. Just because someone has another means of making an income doesn't mean they haven't put in countless hours of studying and grinding. Some of the most successful people in terms of raw dollars earned from poker are actually successful business people who are able to play massive private cash games that are either way bigger than many professionals want to or are bankrolled to play. I also know for a fact there are recreational players out there who put more time into studying and improving their game than many professionals.
I want to touch on the advantages of having a job or another income while playing poker.
When you have a different primary source of income, poker becomes a much less stressful game. Often times when grinding live cash, the most stressed out guy at the table is a local professional who is having a bad month. Having an additional income also makes shot taking a lot less painful when it doesn't go well. Over the last few years, I have definitely taken a few shots that don't make any sense in terms of proper bankroll management. At the end of the day though, I recognized and understood the fact that whether I won or lost, my expenses were going to be covered.
The best example I can think of was the first Poker Night in America session I played three years ago. The game was supposed to be $25/$50 featuring several superstars, including Negreanu, Elky, Jason Somerville, Nanonoko, Phil Hellmuth, Phil Laak, but ended up becoming 25/50/100, then 50/100, 100/200 and at one point 100/200/400/800. This game was way too big for my bankroll. However, I knew that if I lost the money I brought to play, I could go back home and continue grinding my local cash games in a stress free manner. Unfortunately, I ended up losing $20,000 in the game. It was the first loss I had ever taken in poker that really made my stomach turn, but at the end of the day, everything was going to be fine.
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Another distinct advantage of having an additional source of income is that you get to study and play poker when you actually want to, which keeps the game fun and exciting.
When you're playing for a living, especially as you're working your way up in stakes, you simply must study and play a lot. You absolutely have to put the necessary time in to continue to improve and amass enough volume to help overcome the variance. The last advantage I will point out is not being a professional often gives you an amazing image that you can exploit. I've witnessed top tier pros make some super sick hero folds incorrectly against recreational players because they didn't think the player was capable of bluffing in a certain spot.
Of course being a professional does have its advantages.
Getting to spend all of your work time studying and playing allows you to improve faster and get quite a bit more volume in, assuming you use your time wisely. Often times being a professional allows you to have a larger number of other professionals in your friend network to talk hands and study with. I am a firm believer that if you want to be the absolute best in the world at something you need to let it consume you. Any time you can devote 100% of yourself to any aspect of life, you should get more results from it. Once you establish yourself as a good player, things like selling action become much easier and the lifestyle can be one of which offers a lot of freedom. Freedom allows you to live wherever you want and work whenever you feel like it. That said, there are many people in the poker world who don't do well with this much freedom and lack of structure in their lives. Being a professional definitely offers a unique set of challenges, but is something the best players in the world have mastered.
For this next section I'll have to explain a little bit about myself and what I do.
I was given the incredible opportunity to bring poker onto a site called Twitch. Twitch is a social video platform. You can watch someone play poker online or live and interact directly with the broadcaster and their community in real time. You can ask them questions about the hand they just played, the opponents at the table or even just talk about how things are going. Working at Twitch is definitely a full time job and then some. I have goals that my team needs to hit every year that we are graded on. If we don't hit these metrics, I am failing, and if I fail, I'm not just failing myself, but also my team and Twitch. When I play poker if I become a losing player, I am failing. I'm a very passionate person and really don't like doing anything I am bad at or don't feel I can be good at. How do I manage all of these expectations both professionally and personally?
The first skill you must master to successfully balance poker and your career is time management.
My days are very structured both when I am home or on the road. If I have a tournament to play, my work calendar will show I am busy from 1.5 hours prior to the tournament starting to 1 hour after the last level of the night. Prior to play starting for the day, I get through my work emails and whatever meetings my job requires. When I am focused on work, I am giving work 110% of my attention, effort and focus. When I am focused on studying or playing poker, that gets the same respect. The key with time management for me is making sure everything I really need to complete for the day is completed before I switch gears. I find that if I leave emails unanswered or fail to address a relevant task, it really effects my focus on the next activity.
The next thing I focus on is prioritizing everything I need to do.
This is true with life, poker and work. Certain times of the year I need to invest more of my attention into one area of my life over the rest. That being said, it's incredibly important to not let everything else slip away and get too far behind. Neglecting your other responsibilities will lead to many negative consequences and high stress levels. Quite often there just isn't enough time in the day for me to do everything I'd like to do. Each night before I go to bed I plan out my next day. The busier I am, the more pre-planned my day is.
For example, this year during the WSOP I made day three of the Monster Stack event. I made sure I was awake four hours prior to play starting each day so I was able to get through my morning routine and have a few hours of work before play resumed. This allowed me to feel good and not have other things on my mind while playing. My morning routine generally consisted of twenty minutes of meditation, a light workout, breakfast, a few meetings and getting through my emails. On dinner break I made sure I checked my emails and responded to anything that needed a quick response. Once play was over for the day I'd get home, deal with anything that needed to be addressed that night, meditate for fifteen minutes to relax and then go to sleep. While playing poker my cell phone was generally off and not a distraction so I could focus entirely on all the action in front of me. Once I busted from the Monster Stack, I skipped a couple events I had originally planned on playing because I needed to get on the work grind a bit to allow myself to be able to really focus on just playing poker when the next event rolled around. It's vitally important to be honest with yourself and not allow yourself to become overwhelmed and get behind. It's ok to take a break from both poker and work from time to time. Just don't let yourself fall behind.
When I allow myself fall into this routine and good sleeping schedule, it really allows me to optimize my focus on everything I am doing.
As soon as WSOP ended, I headed straight back home to focus on work for a while. In short, make sure you are spending your time accomplishing whatever really needs to be done and allowing yourself the time to do so. Don't play when tired or stressed, and realize that taking a day off is often a wise thing to do.
I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Let me know what you think in the comment section below or on twitter @Rumcake.
Jonathan Little: Scott, thanks for the excellent and enlightening blog post!
If you enjoyed this type of guest content, let me know in the comment section below. Be sure to check back next week for another educational poker blog post. Thanks for reading!